Technical Accounting Manager, GAAP & Transactions

Generate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Generate Capital seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting to deliver high-quality technical analyses, draft accounting policies, and assist with accounting for new transactions. You’ll partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Investments, Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalable processes.

The role balances recurring technical work with ad hoc support for acquisitions, financing, and policy development, in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA (or international equivalent) required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 and corporate/transaction experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP across revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, consolidation, and debt accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract reviews and advise on transaction structuring with clear accounting implications.
• Document accounting conclusions and prepare memorandums for review by leadership.
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting policies and supporting documentation.
• Review portfolio entities’ financials for policy alignment and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and external advisors on technical matters.
• Support diligence, purchase accounting, and integration workstreams for transactions.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA (or international equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Generate Capital seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting to deliver high-quality technical analyses, draft accounting policies, and assist with accounting for new transactions. You’ll partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Investments, Legal, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalable processes.

The role balances recurring technical work with ad hoc support for acquisitions, financing, and policy development, in a fast-growing environment.